Tomato-Cream Penne with Vodka

By Bostoncook

Ingredients

• 2 cans tomatoes (28 oz) drained
• 2 cups evaporated milk
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 8 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 2 tablespoons vodka
• 1 pound penne pasta
• freshly ground black pepper

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. Puree tomatoes until smooth. Add milk, blend until combined.

2. Saute garlic in oil a minute or two. Add tomato mixture and simmer, stirring occasionally 15 mins.

3. Add salt, basil and oregano, simmer 5 mins.

4. Cook penne.

5. Sauce should have turned orange and reduced by about half. If not, continue to simmer. Stir in vodka, simmer another 5 mins. Add pepper to taste. Ladle over penne.